VENUES

WEDDING VENUES IN HAMPSHIRE AND DORSET

Choosing the perfect Hampshire or Dorset wedding venue is an exciting part of your wedding planning. There is a huge choice of venue types in Hants and Dorset including hotels, barns, country manor houses, romantic castles as well as chic city and town centre locations.

Take a look at Hampshire or Dorset wedding venues and those further afield in our listings below.

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Venues

Featured Wedding venues in Hampshire and Dorset

Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

The Subtropical Gardens make a stunning backdrop to a bespoke indoor-outdoor wedding. The Wedding Marquee is set within 30 acres of the Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens is a unique and magical setting for your wedding.

FEATURES
  • Alcohol license
  • Capacity: 150
  • Car park
  • Church nearby
  • Civil license
  • DJ facilities
  • Entertainment
  • Exclusive use

Aviator

With its sleek contours inspired by the shape of a propeller, Aviator sets the scene for a statement occasion. Inside, you are met with the impressive central rotunda with luxurious yet understated interiors.

FEATURES
  • Accommodation
  • Alcohol license
  • Buffet facilities
  • Car park
  • Catering
  • Church nearby
  • Civil license
  • DJ facilities

Balmer Lawn Hotel

Your wedding day is a time to get lost in the true magic of a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Whether you’re dreaming of a small, intimate ceremony or a large family gathering, our beautiful indoor and outdoor wedding spaces can be tailored to suit your wishes. Overlooking the breathtaking New Forest countryside, our venue is the perfect spot for your nuptials - from the ceremony itself to the all-important photographs.

FEATURES
  • Accommodation
  • Alcohol license
  • Buffet facilities
  • Car park
  • Catering
  • Church nearby
  • Civil license
  • DJ facilities

Bell Inn Hotel

Set with a backdrop of the incredible New Forest National Park, our charming 18th Century coaching inn creates the atmosphere for you to add all the personal touches to make your day a truly memorable occasion.

FEATURES
  • Accommodation
  • Alcohol license
  • Buffet facilities
  • Capacity: 50 Day Guests, 100 Evening Guests
  • Car park
  • Catering
  • Church nearby
  • Civil license

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel

Amazing Wedding Venue in Bournemouth

We have a fabulous range of pricing offers and packages available here at the Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel. A lovely wedding venue that can cater for wedding parties, receptions and civil ceremonies.

God’s House Tower

God’s House Tower (GHT) is a stunning multi-purpose venue at the south eastern entrance to Southampton’s historic and beautifully-preserved Old Town, located at Town Quay Road on the edge of the city centre. Set within the city’s medieval defensive walls, GHT offers a unique glimpse into Southampton’s past, and after an extensive and sensitive refurbishment is now thriving in its present day incarnation as a cutting-edge arts, heritage and events venue.

FEATURES
  • Alcohol license
  • Buffet facilities
  • Catering
  • Civil license
  • DJ facilities
  • Evening Reception
  • Exclusive use
  • Live band

Hale Park

Hale Park is an exclusive dry-hire wedding venue in the South of England that has regularly hosted events and weddings since before the pandemic. As part of an agricultural Estate in the New Forest, we have the capacity to host wonderful weddings in a gorgeous setting on top of a hill overlooking the Avon River Valley.

Highfield Park

As you travel down the tree-lined driveway and catch your first glimpse of the elegant 17th-century mansion house, you'll know you've arrived somewhere special. Set in 35 acres of parklands, Highfield Park is the perfect backdrop for your wedding day. Whether it's an outdoor ceremony or indoor reception, the day is yours.

Key West Bar

Key West is a beautiful, unique venue located at the end of Bournemouth Pier. Transformed from a stunning theatre, Key West is now a one-of-a-kind coastal wedding setting with panoramic coastal views.

Key West's position, 200 metres out to sea, at the end of the iconic Bournemouth Pier offers unrivalled views that will take your breath away. A spectacular circular venue, spacious dance floor and large panoramic windows allow you to indulge in the magnificent bay views.

FEATURES
  • Alcohol license
  • Buffet facilities
  • Capacity:156 sit down meal
  • Capacity:206 dance floor
  • Capacity:300(140 sitting) buffet style dining
  • Catering
  • Church nearby
  • Civil license

Kingston Country Courtyard

The perfect location for your special events and celebrations. Fully flexible space offering private dining rooms, the Sawmill Restaurant, and the grandeur of our 16th Century Barn. Our culinary team will develop a bespoke menu, befitting to your event.

Kingston Maurward College

Set in the heart of the Dorset countryside the Kingston Maurward Estate with its 18th century mansion house, lake and gardens are the idyllic location for the perfect wedding.

With its parkland approach and elegant sweeping drive, the Georgian house and ornate rooms set the scene for a civil ceremony, wedding breakfast and reception.

Leweston Events

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. Leweston School is a beautiful, secluded setting with unique rooms, stunning gardens and an alluring atmosphere. Steeped in over 1000 years of history, the Manor House is set in 46 acres of beautiful Dorset parkland just three miles south of the Abbey town of Sherborne.

FEATURES
  • Alcohol license
  • Buffet facilities
  • Car park
  • Catering
  • Civil license
  • Disabled Access
  • Evening Reception
  • Exclusive use

Paulton’s Golf Centre

Paulton’s Golf Centre offers panoramic views for miles over our golf course creating you the perfect backdrop to your day. On the edge of the New Forest National Park make the most of magical woodland photographs or take advantage of the lake to get those all important photographs.

FEATURES
  • Alcohol license
  • Buffet facilities
  • Capacity: 80 Guests
  • Car park
  • Civil license
  • DJ facilities
  • Evening Reception
  • Live band

Romsey Golf Club Limited

At Romsey Golf Club we have a warm and friendly team of staff to ensure that your event runs to plan in the most efficient and courteous manner.

We pride ourselves on offering a welcoming environment for your special day. Stunning views, unique location Personally designed quotes for your special day. Your vision, your style, your day. We make it happen.

Royal Armouries

Imagine our charming Victorian fortress, set atop a hill overlooking the picturesque Solent and Meon Valley, as the unique setting for your special day.

Fort Nelson holds a civil licence allowing weddings and civil partnership ceremonies to take place in the elegant setting of the former Officers’ Mess.

The Bugle

Your wedding tells the story of you as a couple, whisking you and your guests off on a whistle-stop tour of your life together. One thing’s for certain, you’ll want it to be memorable.

The Kings Arms Hotel

If you’re thinking of tying the knot, The Kings Arms in Christchurch was recently named Dorset's number one wedding venue (by Hitched.com) and offers an idyllic setting in Dorset for your dreamy New-England style wedding.

The Lord Bute Hotel

For over two decades, the Lord Bute has been turning wedding dreams into reality with enchanting ceremonies and receptions. Our picturesque location, meticulous attention to detail, and culinary excellence make us the ultimate Dorset wedding venue.

The Seaview Hotel

The Seaview Hotel is the perfect venue for a boutique wedding on the Isle of Wight. Fall in love with the romance of Seaview, discover beautiful Beaches, stunning sunsets and, together, make memories to last a lifetime.

Situated only a stone’s throw from the sea, the incredible Seagrove and Priory Bay are right on our doorstep.

Weddings in the Wood

Where more magical than our barn, hidden amongst the trees of a private wooded estate, to host a woodland wedding?